Putnam County High School

Eren Banks (1) was Putnam County’s leading scorer this past season, averaging over 20 points per game. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Eren Banks (1) was Putnam County’s leading scorer this past season, averaging over 20 points per game. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Three War Eagles earn All-Region honors

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
The Putnam County boys basketball team recently had three players earn All-Region 4-AA honors. War Eagle senior Eren Banks and junior Landon Bonner were named to the Region 4-AA First Team. Meanwhile, senior Keyni Crawford was named to the Region 4-AA Second Team.
Carolyn Thomas gets a return in a doubles match victory with partner Cadence Fox. ARELLA CASH/Staff

Carolyn Thomas gets a return in a doubles match victory with partner Cadence Fox. ARELLA CASH/Staff

Young Lady Eagles get a feel for winning

Arella Cash
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Putnam County’s Lady Eagles faced a short-handed Laney team in tennis on Feb. 28, leading to forfeit points in what turned out to be a rout. The Lady Eagles needed only one match to win due to the forfeit but did more than that, winning 5-0 overall.
File Photo/Eatonton Messenger

File Photo/Eatonton Messenger

AP Honor School state recognition increases for PCHS

Bailey Ballard
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Putnam County High School received three Advanced Placement (AP) School honors on Feb. 16, a press release from State School Superintendent Richard Woods stated. Last year, PCHS received only one AP School honor, showing the school’s advanced-placement offerings have significantly expanded.
Pictured from left are Carloyn Thomas, Emily Hardie, Joelle Lukens, Vidhi Raiyini, Giana Hamlin, Hannah Erickson, Aaliyah Pennamon, Kadence Fox, Daniela Cruz-Perez, AddieGrace Usry and Coach Christian Keiser. CONTRIBUTED

Pictured from left are Carloyn Thomas, Emily Hardie, Joelle Lukens, Vidhi Raiyini, Giana Hamlin, Hannah Erickson, Aaliyah Pennamon, Kadence Fox, Daniela Cruz-Perez, AddieGrace Usry and Coach Christian Keiser. CONTRIBUTED

PCHS tennis program serves up success

Arella Cash
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Along with Putnam County High School’s new tennis courts come a lot of young PCHS players eager to follow through on the investment.
Sophomore Lily Frisch finished sixth in her respective weight class.

Sophomore Lily Frisch finished sixth in her respective weight class.

Frisch, Lower among PCHS qualifiers for state

Arella Cash
Thursday, February 23, 2023
Putnam County sophomore Lily Frisch and freshman Jade Mullis competed in the girls’ wrestling sectionals for a chance to qualify for state on Feb. 10. Each then faced a tough bracket at the state individuals meet last week. Frisch was able to make her way to sixth in her bracket.
Putnam County senior Jacob Grimes (20) eyes down a Banks County pitcher. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Putnam County senior Jacob Grimes (20) eyes down a Banks County pitcher. TREY NORRIS/Staff

War Eagles out to rough start on the diamond

Trey Norris
Thursday, February 23, 2023
The Putnam County War Eagles baseball team got off to a rough start this season with an 0-4 record before finally scoring their first victory Monday night with a 17-4 decision at home against Athens Academy.
The Putnam County High School Beta Club had a good outing in Savannah last month in the statewide competition. CONTRIBUTED

The Putnam County High School Beta Club had a good outing in Savannah last month in the statewide competition. CONTRIBUTED

Cash captures 3rd-straight Beta Club win

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Several Putnam County High School (PCHS) students traveled to Savannah Jan. 25-27, for the Senior Beta Club State Convention, where five took honors that send them to the National Beta Convention in June at Louisville, Ky.
Putnam County High School’s Lady War Eagles were in Harris County Jan. 16, honing their wrestling skills in the annual Queen of the County tournament.

Putnam County High School’s Lady War Eagles were in Harris County Jan. 16, honing their wrestling skills in the annual Queen of the County tournament.

Lady War Eagles wrestlers win silver, then gold

Story And Photos By Arella Cash
Thursday, January 26, 2023
Putnam County High School’s Lady War Eagles were in Harris County on Jan. 16, honing their wrestling skills in the annual Queen of the County tournament. “Hitting the road at 5:30 a.m.
Senior Brayon Farley with crucial pin for the War Eagles, sending the state match to a tiebreaking decision.

Senior Brayon Farley with crucial pin for the War Eagles, sending the state match to a tiebreaking decision.

WRESTLING: Tie breaker decides Mat Eagles' result

Story And Photos By Arella Cash
Thursday, January 19, 2023
It all came down to a tie-breaking technicality on Jan. 14, for the Putnam County High School (PCHS) boys’ wrestling team. Over the past two weeks, the GHSA held several dual-meet wrestling state championships to find Georgia’s top high-school wrestling teams.
Members of the PCHS Musical Theatre class perform to the theme song from “Elf.”

Members of the PCHS Musical Theatre class perform to the theme song from “Elf.”

PCHS showcases artistic talent

Lena Hensley
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
Holiday cheer filled the halls and walls of Putnam County High School on Dec. 8, as Holiday in Our Halls showcased the artwork and various talents of numerous students. Among the biggest displays was a Christmas tree lane, which also served as a fundraiser for several PCHS student organizations.
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